On-line registration closes on Friday, December 16, at 12:00 noon
Race-day: On-site packet pickup open 7:00 AM-7:45 AM
No race-day registration
Course: Flat – walker- and wheelchair-friendly – One or two out’n’back segments on paved roads
Parking: Ample and free at East Potomac Park Golf Course, south of Jefferson memorial
Race size: About 100 in each race, 5K and 10K. Must finish by 9:30 AM. Only one race per person
5K start and course: 5K run & race walk start at 7:50 AM. Gather at start / finish banner about 200 feet south of entrance to East Potomac Park Golf Course. After the National Anthem and pre-race instructions at 7:42 AM, at the starter's whistle, run south on east side of Ohio Drive, right around Hains Point, north on west side of Ohio Drive to a turnaround point; then south on west side of Ohio Drive, left around Hains Point, and north on the east side of Ohio Drive back to the finish line under the banner.
10K start and course: 10K run starts at 8:00 AM. Gather about 200 feet north of start / finish banner near entrance to East Potomac Park Golf Course. After pre-race instructions at 7:52 AM, at the starter's whistle, run south on east side of Ohio Drive, right around Hains Point, north on west side of Ohio Drive to a turnaround point; then south on west side of Ohio Drive, left around Hains Point, and north on the east side of Ohio Drive back toward the finish line. Turn around left at cones about 100 feet south of finish line banner. Follow the course a second time. Upon your return, finish under the banner.
Awards: Christmas ornaments for top 3 in each race in 10-year age groups (men and women), plus racewalkers
Post-race: Refreshments to keep you warm
Contact: Mike Cannon -- pvtcracedirector@gmail.com -- 910-261-8446
Event details and schedule
Races in 2022 Ed Barron Holiday Series:
February 12 at East Potomac Park in Washington DC -- By George 5K and 10K
April 8 at Bluemont Park in Arlington VA - Easter Classic 5K and 10K
July 4 at Centennial Park in Vienna VA -- Go Fourth 8K
November 19 at East Potomac Park -- Cranberry Crawl 5K and 10K
December 17 at East Potomac Park -- Christmas Caper 5K and 10K
Members may sign up for all 5 races for the price of 4 ($40 total)
Non-members may sign up for all 5 races for the price of 4 ($60 total)
If you're not a member yet, you can join PVTC now and take the member prices
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